A second year journalism student has found success through a BBC scheme aimed at helping young people with an interest in creative arts.

Alex Jackson was ecstatic after being chosen to represent his area working for the BBC over the summer on its Blast Reporters Scheme.

He will be an arts reporter for BBC Radio York after being short-listed and then interviewed for the chance to work in the region reporting on events and gigs.

Skill Development

The eight week placement is described by the BBC as a ìfantastic opportunity for young reporters to learn more about the BBC, share their knowledge and expand upon their writing and reporting skills.î It will involve working on radio pieces, making short films and regularly updating his own web-page featuring every story Alex produces and an online diary.

He was recently sent to Bristol for a weekend training course with fellow Blast arts reporters from around the country. Here Alex met another 40 young pioneering journalists with similar ambitions and learnt many new skills necessary to work for the BBC.

He is proud to have been chosen amongst many other candidates and wants to make the most of his placement.

Alex said: ìTo represent the BBC will give me a huge foot in the door and itís a chance I will relish. What you make out of your time there is up to you and I canít wait to get my teeth stuck into the local arts scene.î

The Blast Scheme runs every year all round the country with a chance for young people to develop their creative talents, reporting skills and showcase their work on a range of digital platforms.

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